Aslam Memon

Agriculture: A seed quality dilemma

Agriculture: A seed quality dilemma

The gap between certified seed demand and availability has consistently exceeded 50pc, lowering wheat yields, especially in Sindh. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:31am
The plight of female farmers

The plight of female farmers

Agricultural labour puts a huge strain on women, who are pushed to work longer hours without receiving equal compensation. Updated 14 Oct, 2024 08:43am
Agriculture: Date challenges in Sindh

Agriculture: Date challenges in Sindh

Post-harvest losses are about 20-30pc at different stages of operation, significantly reducing farmers’ marketable surplus. Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:06am
Wheat rust’s threat to food security

Wheat rust’s threat to food security

Genetic resistance consistently shows as cost-effective while fungicides are costly and can have environmental, public health issues. Updated 06 Mar, 2023 11:14am